On the same night Microsoft makes a big update available for its Xbox 360 consoles, Nintendo does it as well. The Nintendo 3DS update comes with 3D video-recording capabilities, a new app called Nintendo Zone, and new content on StreetPass Mii Plaza (including a sequel to Find Mii).

Once the update is installed, the camera app will take a bit longer to open up, but only on the first try. This app has to be used while at certain participating places, meaning, next time you go out, take your 3DS with you. To record videos in 3D, open the camera app and select the video-camera icon.

With Nintendo Zone (now available for everyone’s 3DS), users can get exclusive videos, previews and offers at selected locations (like McDonalds or BestBuy).

In StreetPass Mii Plaza, you can get Congratulations! messages for many of your achievements (examples: have 50 Mii characters in your plaza, met Mii characters from five different regions or two different countries, made it through a room in Find Mii, etc.). Also, a music player, slide show, StreetPass map, and accomplishments show up as new features in the app.

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